Ga. Groups: A Few Devices — Some Very Simple — Can Help Seniors’ Quality Of Life

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February 19th, 2019

As people age, they may face losing some of their independence. Assistive devices and technology can provide the help they need to stay at home and carry on their lives as normally as possible. “Keep them doing stuff that keeps them active, and it’s not just a physical benefit. There’s such a mental health benefit from continuing to be able to do things for yourself,” says Kathy Floyd, executive director of the Georgia Council on Aging.

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A lift chair has made a big difference for Henry Cato, 78, of Franklin, who has neuropathy in his legs.

The chair is a kind of recliner, but it includes a mechanism that pushes the chair up from its base and slowly moves the sitting person into a standing position. Henry does not have to struggle to get to his feet.

He received the lift chair from the Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging. It makes things easier for both him and his wife, Queen, 72, who is his caregiver.

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